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Staycation effect: Now's the time to book a trip
Here’s your reward for taking a staycation this summer. The price of a real vacation is now a bargain. A steal, actually. Why? A lot of Americans skipped their summer getaway, forcing nervous rental companies, hotels and restaurants to slash prices. Full story
Tourists are seen lounging on Waikiki Beach before sunset in this file photo. Did you opt to stay at home this summer? Now's the time to book a vacation — at bargain prices.
Lucy Pemoni / AP
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